Girl Scout Programs
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is thrilled to offer Girl Scout badge workshops this season in 2023-2024!
During these workshops, girls will complete all necessary steps to earn the listed badge. Girls and their families are welcome to attend; this is not a drop-off program. The badge will not be provided at the end of the workshop.
Badge Workshops
Junior Outdoor Art Explorer
During this workshop, girls and their families will take a tour of Taliesin West and learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural designs. As outdoor explorers, girls will search for music in nature, and practice taking nature photographs. Additional projects include a wearable art piece inspired by wildlife and building shelters for bees. NOTE: Girls should bring a smartphone with a functioning camera to this program, for the photography portion of the workshop.
Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2024; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Price:
Girl Scouts $25.00
Adult chaperones $10.00
SOLD OUT!
Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch!
Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch! During this workshop, girls will take a tour of Taliesin West and learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural designs. Then they will get to design their own floor plans and begin work on their own 3D model building to take home! The Taliesin West Fun Patch IS included in the cost of this program and will be given to girls at the end of the workshop. Due to the tools involved in making our models, this program is recommended for girls aged 9-14
Date:
Saturday, May 4, 2024; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Price: SOLD OUT!
Girl Scouts $25.00
Adult chaperones $10.00
Previous Badge Workshops
Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch!
Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch! During this workshop, girls will take a tour of Taliesin West and learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural designs. Then they will get to design their own floor plans and begin work on their own 3D model building to take home! The Taliesin West Fun Patch IS included in the cost of this program and will be given to girls at the end of the workshop. Due to the tools involved in making our models, this program is recommended for girls aged 9-14
Date:
Saturday, September 30, 2023; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Price:
Girl Scouts $25.00
Adult chaperones $10.00
Daisy Outdoor Art Maker
Girls and their families will take a highlights tour of Taliesin West; Frank Lloyd Wright’s historic home. Located in the Sonoran Desert, Taliesin West is the perfect place to get inspired! Girls will explore the colors of nature, go on a nature sound scavenger hunt, and create a watercolor painting outdoors. Before leaving, they will create a special “leave no trace” artwork, demonstrating their artistic skill and respect for the environment.
Date:
Saturday, October 21, 2023; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Price:
Girl Scouts $25.00
Adult chaperones $10.00
Brownie Outdoor Art Creator
During this workshop, each scout will see a few highlights of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, Taliesin West. Girls will use their senses in nature, create their own wind chime, and draw a geometric abstract nature design. Each of our activities connects to Frank Lloyd Wright and his love of nature!
Date:
Saturday, November 18, 2023; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Price:
Girl Scouts $25.00
Adult chaperones $10.00
Brownie Design With Nature
Girls and their families will see a few highlights of Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home, Taliesin West. Then, they will learn more about the Sonoran Desert which inspired him. They will calculate the age of a tree based on rings, explore the shape of beehives, practice their graphing and ratio skills, and finally create their own bird feeder to take home!
Date:
Saturday, January 20, 2024; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Price:
Girl Scouts $25.00
Adult chaperones $10.00
SOLD OUT
Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch!
Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch! During this workshop, girls will take a tour of Taliesin West and learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural designs. Then they will get to design their own floor plans and begin work on their own 3D model building to take home! The Taliesin West Fun Patch IS included in the cost of this program and will be given to girls at the end of the workshop. Due to the tools involved in making our models, this program is recommended for girls aged 9-14
Date:
Saturday, February 17, 2024; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Price: SOLD OUT
Girl Scouts $25.00
Adult chaperones $10.00
Brownie Painting
Girls will look at paintings held in the collection at Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, Taliesin West. They will then get to paint the Sonoran Desert landscape, practice painting a “mood” of their choosing, and then get silly by trying to paint without brushes! Finally, they will work with their fellow Brownies to collaborate on a temporary mural for the walls of the Taliesin West classroom.
Date:
Saturday, March 16, 2024; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Price:
Girl Scouts $25.00
Adult chaperones $10.00
Scout Group Tour
A child-friendly tour can be arranged for your Boy Scout troop, Girl Scout troop, or youth group! Together with a Museum Educator, your group will explore architectural history, the natural wonders of the Sonoran Desert, and more! You will see many spaces at Taliesin West that visitors of all ages enjoy, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s office and a special movie theatre from 1949 called “The Cabaret.”
Price:
Adults $30.00
Youth (6-18) $15
5 and under Free
Minimum of 10 paid guests required to book.
To inquire about booking a scout or youth group visit, please email Education@FrankLloydWright.org.
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